Needless to say, today (May 22) marks the end of an institution. CBS News – CBS Radio – CBS Newsradio, whatever you want to call, it is having its plug pulled after 99 years of keeping people engaged and informed. If any of you have been following Past Daily, these
– News Of The World – May 22, 1941 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection News for this May 22nd in 1941, which was the 627th day of War, was about the continuing expansion of the War in Europe. The Germans were now focusing their attention on Crete, and sending
Senator Richard Neuberger (D-Oregon) – Youth Wants To Know – NBC Radio – May 5, 1955 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – We’re here because of Patrons like you: Become a Patron! May 5, 1955 – Although the question wasn’t the general premise of the program, the intent certainly brought
The ongoing crisis over The Falkland Islands ratcheted up a few more notches, this May 21st in 1982. With British Special Forces landing, and more expected before nightfall, Argentina admitted troops had landed and that Argentine forces were fighting back. Aside from acknowledgements of fighting taking place, not much
– Chicago Symphony – Opening of 1977-1978 Season – Sir Georg Solti, conductor Another classic concert from the Past Daily Vaults. This week it’s the opening concert of the 1977-1978 season of the Chicago Symphony conducted by the legendary Sir Georg Solti. No soloists and a pretty straight-forward program. But
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Modern Woman tonight – in session for Marc Riley at BBC 6 Music on May 5th of this yeard. A few words about Modern Woman via their Bandcamp page (visit and buy things – Johnnys Dreamworld is sold out though): Modern Woman, the London art-rock outfit fronted by primary songwriter
May 19, 1989 – The World Tonight – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – May 19, 1989 – a day of increased tensions and confrontation. Students gathered in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square to protest the hardline regime and push for dramatic political reforms in China. As the protests continued, the movement gained
Dark Star – risen from the ashes of Levitation. Dark Star to start the week – a session from BBC 6 Music in March of 1999. Dark Star formed in 1996 in London. The band was composed of vocalist/guitarist Christian Hayes, drummer David Francolini and bassist Laurence O’Keefe. All three members of Dark Star
Michigan Governor George Romney – it was election year, after all. (Photo: Getty Images) This post is primarily about the news events around May 14, 1964 – but, as many radio stations used to do at the time, roll the tape and record what else was going on five minutes
